Program Assistant (Non-Profit) jobs in Kansas City, MO

Controller

We are Hiring:

Founded by the Daughters of Charity And the Ladies of Charity of Metropolitan Kansas City, Seton Center, a Community Health Ministry of Ascension, has been dedicated to serving neighbors in need in Kansas City’s urban core since 1969.

Seton Center has evolved into a comprehensive community and neighborhood center providing a food pantry, rent and utility assistance, clothing closet, diapers, and a safety net dental clinic.

Seton Center helps break cycles of poverty through our dental, social and educational programs that address community needs. If you are passionate about social justice and health equity, are innovative and entrepreneurial, come join our team!

What you will do:

The Controller is responsible for maintaining fiscal operations, including general accounting, budgeting, banking, payroll.

Responsibilities:

This job description should not be interpreted as all inclusive. It is intended to identify the essential functions and requirements of the position. Other job related responsibilities and tasks may be assigned. Reasonable accommodation may be made so that all individuals are able to perform the essential job functions.

Provides leadership and maintains overall responsibility for the day to day fiscal operations of Seton Center. Serves as a key member of the Leadership Team, staff lead to the Finance Committee and Board of Directors to drive execution of strategic financial goals.

Initiates and develops Seton Center’s annual operating budget. Leads Directors in monthly review and forecasting of revenue and expenses.

Prepares all internal and external financial reports and documents including the preparation of monthly and annual financial statements for the organization, programs and grant-related components.

Prepares Journal Entries and Reconciliations, daily deposits, enters invoices,

Collaborates closely with the Development Department to ensure appropriate grant management processes are in place.

Provides oversight and processes the payroll, including input of new hire paperwork.

Serves as point of contact to the auditor throughout the entire process.

Prepares all internal and external financial reports and documents including the preparation of monthly and annual financial statements for the organization, programs and grant-related components.

Updates and enforces policies and procedures for the Finance Department.

Ensures compliance with corporate and GAAP/GAAS standards.

Serves as subject matter expert for capitalization of expenses.

Identifies and implements systems and processes to realize efficiencies across the organization.

Performs other duties as assigned by the Executive Director.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated leader with a minimum of five years of progressive responsibility in Controller role in a nonprofit organization; 10 years preferred
• Strong financial acumen with experience creating, forecasting and providing reporting on departmental budgets
• Commitment to Seton’s mission statement and values
• Entrepreneurial spirit and ability to bring strategy to fruition
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent organizational skills, time management, and attention to detail
• Strong project management skills and ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously
• Strong analytical problem solving skills and ability to collaborate effectively with team members
• Strong project management skills and ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously
• Ability to create, analyze and interpret financial reports
• Ability to relate to and work with diverse groups of people
• Must have the ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality
• Must have the ability to listen for understanding and communicate effectively
• Strong customer service orientation and mindset
• Competency in ADP with experience processing payroll and time and attendance
• Proficiency in QuickBooks
• Proficiency in Google applications

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required; C.P.A. or Master’s of Finance degree preferred

Experience:

Demonstrated leader with a minimum of five years of progressive responsibility in management in a nonprofit organization; 10 years preferred

Job Type: Full-Time

Benefits

• Dental insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Health insurance
• Paid-time off
• Sick-time off
• Retirement plan 403 B
• Short and Long Term Disability
• Life insurance
• Pharmacy coverage
• Vision insurance

Work Location: Seton Center is open Monday through Friday and work will take place onsite at Seton Center, 2816 E 23rd Street, Kansas City, MO 64127.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $70,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person